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Recent rumors and gossip about NFLen-usMurray would reportedly give Cowboys hometown discountAs expected, the Dallas Cowboys decided to use their franchise tag on Dez Bryant rather than DeMarco Murray. Keeping both Bryant and Murray — in addition to Tony Romo’s massive salary — is going to be incredibly challenging for Jerry Jones and company. A hometown discount would help. ESPN’s Ed Werder reports that Murray is...Read More03 Mar 2015 18:08:11 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/demarco_murray_would_reportedly_give_cowboys_hometown_discount/18381899
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/demarco_murray_would_reportedly_give_cowboys_hometown_discount/18381899Murray would reportedly give Cowboys hometown discounthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/demarco_murray_would_reportedly_give_cowboys_hometown_discount/18381899http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44b1802c773921824bdb48313ac7a56b1b856727/mini/DeMarco_Murray_Jan_11_2015.jpgReport: Giants ‘considering a run’ at Ndamukong SuhThe New York Giants are considering going after free agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
Suh, the best defensive player on the open market this offseason, could become the highest-paid defender in the NFL. That could be an issue for the Giants, who currently have around $10.9 million in cap space—good for just 23rd in the league. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is the highest-paid defensive player as of now after signing a six-year, $100 million deal with $51.8 million guaranteed.
If the Giants were to top that for Suh, they would have to create more space underneath the salary cap. Even if they back-load the deal, that would leave about $5.9 million for Suh this season (assuming rookie contracts will use about $5 million). That’s simply not enough, especially given they have their own free agents to sign as well as adding outside free agents in hopes of improving on their 6-10 record from a year ago.
NDamukong Suh had 57 total pressur03 Mar 2015 17:03:39 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_giants_considering_a_run_at_ndamukong_suh/18381587
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_giants_considering_a_run_at_ndamukong_suh/18381587Report: Giants ‘considering a run’ at Ndamukong Suhhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_giants_considering_a_run_at_ndamukong_suh/18381587http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24b142ae660265863e5047ee3e3af2e2d0603142/mini/Ndamukong_Suh_Jan_4_2015.jpgDarnell Dockett reportedly visiting 49ers on TuesdayThe Arizona Cardinals released longtime defensive tackle Darnell Dockett last week after talks with the player’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, fell apart. Dockett is now free to sign with whichever team he wants—even before free agency opens on March 10—and has chosen to stop in Santa Clara on Tuesday to visit the San Francisco 49ers, according to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com.
Dockett spent 10 years with the Cardinals and played in all but two games with the team before a torn ACL ended his 2014 season before it began. He’s been hard at work to get back to his pre-injury shape, and by all accounts he means business.
No matter the logo Im gonna win that comeback player of the year….
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) February 23, 2015
His release from the Cardinals set off many Cardinals fans screaming about the team being loyal to its most loyal player. But it takes two to tango and, putting two-and-two together, Dockett was not interested in playing for a lesser amount than his original 2015 pr03 Mar 2015 16:05:36 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_darnell_dockett_visiting_49ers_on_tuesday/18380630
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_darnell_dockett_visiting_49ers_on_tuesday/18380630Darnell Dockett reportedly visiting 49ers on Tuesdayhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_darnell_dockett_visiting_49ers_on_tuesday/18380630http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/e/3e4feebca9f4946b2e7375bd921747516210019f/mini/dockett.jpgSpiller: EJ Manuel learned not to be 'buddy buddy' with everyoneC.J. Spiller believes that one of EJ Manuel’s problems thus far in the NFL has been that he is too nice of a guy. Spiller, who is set to become a free agent and may not return to the Buffalo Bills, said during an interview with NFL Network’s NFL AM on Tuesday that Manuel had...Read More03 Mar 2015 13:30:23 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cj_spiller_ej_manuel_learned_not_to_be_so_buddy_buddy_with_everyone/18379229
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cj_spiller_ej_manuel_learned_not_to_be_so_buddy_buddy_with_everyone/18379229Spiller: EJ Manuel learned not to be 'buddy buddy' with everyonehttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cj_spiller_ej_manuel_learned_not_to_be_so_buddy_buddy_with_everyone/18379229http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/5/f5855c8862136eece867da394e2b2c2a4c7866cf/mini/EJManuel.jpgRavens settle grievance, pay Ray Rice $1.6 millionAfter the Baltimore Ravens released running back Ray Rice this past season, the former second-round pick made it clear that he wasn’t happy about the actions of his former organization.
Claiming that he was unfairly released following his domestic violence case, Rice filed a grievance against the Ravens, who gave the former Pro Bowler $1.688 million to settle.
Some might be unhappy about the Ravens paying out this cash. However, it’s important to note that the organization only released Rice when the now infamous elevator video was released. Prior to that, he was just serving a two-game suspension from the league.
It’s an interesting dynamic to look at. Who in the Ravens organization knew about the video before it was released? Was Rice thrown under the bus in order for the Ravens to save face publicly? If the near $1.7 million Baltimore paid to Rice is any indication, the organization probably feels some sense of responsibility.
Rice, 28, is currently a free agent. He’s been working out in an at03 Mar 2015 12:26:03 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ravens_settle_ray_rice_grievance_pay_former_rb_nearly_17_million/18379394
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ravens_settle_ray_rice_grievance_pay_former_rb_nearly_17_million/18379394Ravens settle grievance, pay Ray Rice $1.6 millionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ravens_settle_ray_rice_grievance_pay_former_rb_nearly_17_million/18379394http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/b/fb405bebeb267a1c8d75288af8c461d587b4860b/mini/rice.jpgOhio native Brian Hartline to visit Browns todayJosh Alper at PFT reported this morning that Canton native and former Buckeye Brian Hartline is visiting with the Browns today.
The 2009 fourth round draft choice of Miami had a rough year for the Dolphins where he saw his role reduced in their offense and ended up with a mere 39 receptions for 474 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, that one rough year followed 2 fantastic seasons where he had 150 receptions for 2099 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The outstanding route runner with great hands is turning 29 years old, but he could be an upgrade from Miles Austin for the offense of the Browns.
Also, of note, is that if he signs, then he would be the second cut player to sign before the NFL calendar year officially opens on March 12th. According to OvertheCap, the Browns are not in line for any 2015 compensatory draft picks. I cannot find firm confirmation, but based on the rules for compensatory picks it appears that signing a free agent during this timeframe may not count against the Browns or only count again03 Mar 2015 10:35:47 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brian_hartline_to_visit_browns_today/18378554
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brian_hartline_to_visit_browns_today/18378554Ohio native Brian Hartline to visit Browns todayhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/brian_hartline_to_visit_browns_today/18378554http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/ca347e920d1d28714e02b8bd019eda6636a1a246/mini/BrianHartline.jpgReport: Jets owner urging team to pursue Darrelle RevisWoody Johnson appears to have a No. 1 offseason target in mind.
The New York Daily News reported Tuesday that the New York Jets owner has had discussions with general manager Mike Maccagnan about making a push for possible free-agent-to-be Darrelle Revis.
Revis technically is still under contract with the New England Patriots, who hold a $20 million option for the 2015 season on the All-Pro cornerback. ESPN’s Adam Schefer said Monday he would be “surprised” if the Patriots pick up Revis’ option — which comes with a $25 million salary cap hit — which means there’s a good chance Revis enters free agency this offseason.
If that’s the case, expect the Jets to be serious suitors, according to the Daily News. Revis was drafted by the Jets and spent his first six seasons with New York. Revis’ time in New York came to a messy end before he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the Jets are under new management with Maccagnan calling the shots at GM and Todd Bowles taking over at head coa03 Mar 2015 10:33:06 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_jets_owner_woody_johnson_urging_front_office_push_for_darrelle_revis/18377690
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_jets_owner_woody_johnson_urging_front_office_push_for_darrelle_revis/18377690Report: Jets owner urging team to pursue Darrelle Revishttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_jets_owner_woody_johnson_urging_front_office_push_for_darrelle_revis/18377690http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/dea13e8a40e52548fa63c78e52f40d97ac5040ef/mini/revis.jpgHernandez allegedly shot friend after fight over strip club billAaron Hernandez allegedly shot his friend Alexander Bradley in the face two years ago because of an argument that started over who would pay the bill at a strip club, according to a new report. Hernandez was sued in civil court by Bradley in June 2013 over the alleged shooting for at least $100,000 in...Read More03 Mar 2015 00:48:56 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aaron_hernandez_allegedly_shot_friend_after_fight_over_strip_club_bill/18375572
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/aaron_hernandez_allegedly_shot_friend_after_fight_over_strip_club_bill/18375572Hernandez allegedly shot friend after fight over strip club billhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/aaron_hernandez_allegedly_shot_friend_after_fight_over_strip_club_bill/18375572http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6548a656644259476917eae498306aee8e5ba31a/mini/177211708.jpgReport: Andre Johnson requests to be traded or releasedThe Andre Johnson era with the Houston Texans appears to be over. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the team has granted Johnson permission to seek a trade and will release the future Hall of Famer outright if no deal can be reached.
According to McClain, the Texans wanted Johnson to take on a reduced role next season. That’s something that the seven-time Pro Bowler wasn’t willing to do. It’s also something that would have led to a reduced salary.
According to the report:
The Texans wanted Johnson, who will turn 34 in July and will be a Hall of Fame candidate when his career is over, to take a reduced role next season, and he declined, according to people familiar with the situation, who also disclosed the two sides never discussed his contract. Rather than accept the reduced role, Johnson asked to be traded or cut.
Johnson’s cap figure was slated to be over $16 million in 2015. If the Texans do end up having to release the veteran, they will save over $8 million against th02 Mar 2015 22:14:37 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_andre_johnson_requests_to_be_traded_or_released/18376028
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_andre_johnson_requests_to_be_traded_or_released/18376028Report: Andre Johnson requests to be traded or releasedhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_andre_johnson_requests_to_be_traded_or_released/18376028http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/cee6d537802a689b917473654769ca53675644eb/mini/YB-AJohnson.jpgReport: Redskins interested in Ndamukong SuhThe Washington Redskins have already broken the bank once for a coveted free agent defensive tackle, and they appear to be ready to do it again. NBC Washington’s Dianna Marie Russini reports that the Skins are interested in Ndamukong Suh if the Lions do not re-sign the former No. 2 overall pick. Suh is undoubtedly...Read More02 Mar 2015 18:33:34 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/redskins_reportedly_interested_in_ndamukong_suh/18375332
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/redskins_reportedly_interested_in_ndamukong_suh/18375332Report: Redskins interested in Ndamukong Suhhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/redskins_reportedly_interested_in_ndamukong_suh/18375332http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a671fe09e6ec8fc1314332eac6778a86537fc019/mini/460891216.jpgReport: Darrelle Revis likely to hit free agent marketThe New England Patriots will have to hope that Darrelle Revis values winning over money.
The Patriots are $11.2 million over the salary cap, so it’s looking unlikely that they will be able to retain the All-Pro cornerback on his $20 million option for the 2015 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Monday on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” that he expects Revis to hit free agency.
“Darrelle Revis has a clause in his contract that says he can’t be tagged,” Schefter said. “There’s a $20 million option bonus payment that would carry a $25 million cap number. The bottom line is, it would surprise me if New England picked that up. So, the chances are — not chances are, it’s going to happen — Darrelle Revis is going to hit the market. He’ll be another coveted free agent.”
It seems that no one knows whether Revis will be willing to take a discounted deal to stay in New England.
“This all comes down to whatever Darrelle Revis wants to do,” Schefter said. “He’s got a Super Bowl ring, 02 Mar 2015 17:32:26 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/adam_schefter_darrelle_revis_will_hit_free_agency_if_patriots_dont_pick_up_option/18373895
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/adam_schefter_darrelle_revis_will_hit_free_agency_if_patriots_dont_pick_up_option/18373895Report: Darrelle Revis likely to hit free agent markethttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/adam_schefter_darrelle_revis_will_hit_free_agency_if_patriots_dont_pick_up_option/18373895http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b03e34d4ae2f91d4e63e5f836724ad87cc541917/mini/GettyImages_462644690.jpgLe'Veon Bell could face up to a four-game suspensionPittsburgh Steelers’ running back Le’Veon Bell is expected to be suspended the first two games of the 2015 NFL season stemming from a DUI arrest last August. Bell, who was driving the vehicle, admitted to smoking marijuana after being pulled over by the police.
He is currently serving a 15-month probation term as a punishment for the DUI. The NFL’s Substance Abuse Policy calls for a two-game suspension for a DUI that is a first offense. However, there could be additional games added to Bell’s suspension. Under the new policy, the standard two-game penalty is for a DUI related to alcohol use. For violating the policy involving other substances, a first offense could impose a suspension of “up to four” games.
At this time it is not known whether the NFL will make Bell the example and tack on additional games to the two-game suspension that is expected to be handed down.
If Bell, who put up a total of 2,215 total yards for the Steelers last year, should miss four games, his absence will clearly02 Mar 2015 14:40:16 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/leveon_bell_could_face_up_to_a_four_game_suspension/18373157
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/leveon_bell_could_face_up_to_a_four_game_suspension/18373157Le'Veon Bell could face up to a four-game suspensionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/leveon_bell_could_face_up_to_a_four_game_suspension/18373157http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fc503d91735dccddf08ba9ef3c82c33102ddd251/mini/LeVeonBell4Game.jpgReport: Giants place franchise tag on Jason Pierre-PaulThe New York Giants were not about to face the possibility of losing star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. According to a report from Yahoo Sports insider Rand Getlin, the Giants have indeed placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul.
The #Giants will place the franchise tag on DE Jason Pierre-Paul, per a league source.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 2, 2015
With the NFL announcing the 2015 franchise tag figures, this means that the former first-round pick is set to earn $14.813 next season should he sign the tender.
Pierre-Paul, 26, recorded 77 tackles and 12.5 sacks for the Giants this past season. In five years with the team, the former South Florida standout has recorded 42 sacks and eight forced fumbles.
While the Giants won’t see the near $15 million count against their cap until Pierre-Paul signs the tender, this move means the team will have to cut some fat from the roster moving forward. New York is currently nearly $23 million under the cap. Franchising Pierre-Paul means that the t02 Mar 2015 14:34:41 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_giants_place_franchise_tag_on_jason_pierre_paul/18373442
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_giants_place_franchise_tag_on_jason_pierre_paul/18373442Report: Giants place franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paulhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_giants_place_franchise_tag_on_jason_pierre_paul/18373442http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/09c100fff4bbb55fc79c0c8c20847161ea81d74f/mini/GettyImages_456694722.jpgVikings GM: Team has spoken with Adrian PetersonWhile he refused to disclose the nature of the discussions, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman on Monday confirmed that their has been contact between the team and evidently disgruntled running back Adrian Peterson. Spielman made the comments regarding an “open dialogue” presently occurring between the Vikings and Peterson while attending the University of Minnesota’s...Read More
The post Vikings GM Rick Spielman confirms team has spoken with Adrian Peterson appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude.02 Mar 2015 14:20:05 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vikings_gm_rick_spielman_confirms_team_has_spoken_with_adrian_peterson/18372737
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vikings_gm_rick_spielman_confirms_team_has_spoken_with_adrian_peterson/18372737Vikings GM: Team has spoken with Adrian Petersonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vikings_gm_rick_spielman_confirms_team_has_spoken_with_adrian_peterson/18372737http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a51774ca3bd3e4b732765a873672e782b43b4d13/mini/AdrianPetersonNext.jpgReport: Chiefs place franchise tag on Justin HoustonThe Kansas City Chiefs may not be in the best cap situation heading into free agency, but they made sure that Pro Bowl linebacker Justin Houston will not hit the open market.
Game of tag is underway: Chiefs officially placed their franchise tag on LB Justin Houston, per team source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 2, 2015
In reportedly placing the franchise tag on Houston, the Chiefs have taken Houston off the open market. This also means that the former third-round pick will earn $13.2 million in 2015 barring a long-term extension.
The Georgia product produced a league-leading 22 sacks during the 2014 season—a total that came within a half sack of Michael Strahan’s single-season NFL record.
Currently just $4.1 million under the cap, Kansas City will now have to shed over $9 million off its cap. The likeliest scenario here is for the team to release Tamba Hali, who is set to count nearly $12 million against the cap in 2015.
It’s a small price to pay to retain a player that has reco02 Mar 2015 10:42:28 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_chiefs_place_franchise_tag_on_justin_houston/18371243
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/report_chiefs_place_franchise_tag_on_justin_houston/18371243Report: Chiefs place franchise tag on Justin Houstonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_chiefs_place_franchise_tag_on_justin_houston/18371243http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20c3b2049acb2e31d149394aa820a0d8fcd7a3f6/mini/JustinHoustonFranchise.jpg